McElwain Family | Lifestyle Family Session

September 17, 2019 Ginny Thomas

Welcome sweet Lilly to the family! I had so much fun with the McElwain family capturing these sweet sister photos and family time together!

Ginny is a branding, family, newborn photographer in the Maryland/DC area.
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Outfits matter, but they don’t need to stress you out. Here’s my #1 tip: Coordinate, don’t match. Pick a color palette, add textures or layers, and let your family’s personality shine. Neutral tones with pops of color always p

Ever thought about including your home in your family session? That pile of toys in the corner, the toddler fingerprints on the window—this is your season of life. Let’s embrace the beauty of right now, right here. 🏡✨

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Let’s be real—life with kids is messy and unpredictable, and that’s what makes it so good. Some of the best moments I capture during family sessions are the unplanned ones: a toddler deciding mid-photo to chase something or a siblin

Loved these moments with this sweet family! Lots of smiles, giggles (and grateful for 70 and 80 degree weather in early November!!)
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✨ Meet Kim, Josh, and their sweet dog Haru ✨

Kim (@kimbermeer) is not only a breast cancer survivor but a true fighter whose strength and warmth shine through in just who she is as a person. I've had the privilege of photographing her at the start o

The last outdoor mini sessions of the year could not have gone better! It was a beautiful day (how is November this warm??) and the families brought their smiles, love and giggles. We moved quick, but got a lot of amazing photos.

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There’s something special about family traditions, big and small. From picking out pumpkins to that annual fall hike, these are the memories your family will carry with them. Capturing these moments isn’t just about a photo—it&rsquo

There’s nothing quite like welcoming a new little one into the family. The early days are a mix of exhaustion and magic, and I’m here to capture that love—the tiny yawns, the sleepy cuddles, the awe of siblings meeting for the first

Location matters, but it doesn’t have to be anything fancy. I love helping families find a spot that’s meaningful, whether it’s your favorite park, the backyard, or that trail where you spend every weekend. It’s about capturin

There’s something extra special about capturing photos at home. Your home is where the real life happens—the laughter, the bedtime stories, the dance parties in pajamas. Doing a session here lets you relax and just be. Plus, years from no